632 Part 5: THE ASSEMBLY CONTINUES by Mike Mavrigian photos by author In this article installment, we deal with a few minor challenges during the final fitting phase, but nothing too daunting. The details are provided here PUSHRODS In order to handle the demands of this engine, I ordered a set of extra-beefy custom pushrods [...]
The fuel pump pushrod inserts through the hole below the main pump mounting passage. The phenolic spacer requires a thin film of RTV on both sides. Rubber sealing washers are placed over the pushrod base. Race Pumps notes that you can use only the number required for a good seal (1, 2 or all 3). [...]
JESEL BELT DRIVE Instead of using a conventional oiled timing chain setup, we opted for Jesel’s way-cool belt drive system. This offers adjustability, precise cam timing and the belt soaks up any operational harmonics. The first step is to install a stock-type big block Chevy timing cover gasket to the block face. I smeared a [...]
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